Degree Structure: Bachelor of Visual Effects
Program code: BVIEF
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for Core courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 72 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 66 units for Core courses, and
- 6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 72 units for Electives
Complete 66 units comprising:
- 18 units from Common core, and
- 48 units for all Program core
Common core description
Common core courses are interdisciplinary courses that build key graduate capabilities.
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
An Ethically Rich Life
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Course code
COREX001
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Units
6
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Course name
Fact or Fiction: Data for Everyone
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Course code
COREX002
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Units
6
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Course name
Igniting Change: Ideas to Action
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Course code
COREX003
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Units
6
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Course name
Proppa Ways, Future Practice
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Course code
COREX004
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Units
6
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Course name
Responsible AI: Bridging Ethics, Education and Industry
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Course code
COREX005
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Units
6
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Course name
Ways of Being, Ways of Seeing
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Course code
COREX006
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Units
6
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| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Introduction to 3D
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Course code
COGR1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Digital Compositing
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Course code
COGR1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Character Performance
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Course code
GRAP1010
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Units
6
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Course name
Cinematography and Editing
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Course code
MDIA1005
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Film and Television
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Course code
MDIA1009
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Units
6
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Course name
Cinematic Design
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Course code
MDIA1010
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Units
6
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Course name
Look Development
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Course code
MDIA1900
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Units
6
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Course name
Dynamic Effects
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Course code
MDIA2015
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Units
6
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Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Hard Surface Modelling
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Course code
COMP2900
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Units
6
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 72 units comprising:
- 72 units from Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
VFX Placement: Compositing and Tracking
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Course code
COMP2901
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Units
24
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Course name
VFX Placement: Dynamic Effects and Lighting
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Course code
MDIA3901
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Units
24
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Course name
VFX Placement: 3D Animation
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Course code
MDIA3903
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Units
24
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Course name
VFX Placement: Creature Effects
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Course code
MDIA3904
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Units
24
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Your program team
Dr Josh McCarthy
Program Director
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
School of Art and Design
